2026 L&D Leadership Summit (Sydney)

26th & 27th August
Waterview at Bicentennial Park

Learning Together Matters! Harnessing the power of collective intelligence to shape change

As the business landscape evolves, L&D becomes far more than skill‑building—it is a strategic enabler that drives people’s growth, strengthens capability, and creates sustainable advantage. At its core, it is a human journey of shared learning and cross‑generational collaboration that empowers people to innovate, adapt, and deliver meaningful impact.

The 2026 L&D Leadership Summit (Sydney) highlights the most human dimension of modern work: the power of collective intelligence. It explores how learning together accelerates change, strengthens cultures of shared growth, and opens new possibilities. For L&D leaders, this means amplifying collective learning, creating safe collaborative learning spaces, and supporting people to lead confidently and responsibly in an AI‑enabled world.

 

Key topics to be explored:
  • Navigating the evolving landscape of workplace learning – addressing shifting expectations, workforce realities, and the human experience at the centre of learning
  • Uplifting capability as a business advantage – leveraging capability growth to create meaningful value for people and the business
  • Cross‑functional alignment – partnering across teams to create cohesive learning and capability strategies that drive shared goals and amplify impact
  • Developing leadership for the next era of work – equipping leaders to guide people through change with empathy, clarity, and purpose
  • Strengthening workforce adaptability and resilience – empowering individuals to thrive amid uncertainty through shared learning and support
  • Designing inclusive learning for a multigenerational workforce – honouring diverse experiences, values, wisdom, and learning preferences
  • Mapping skills and capabilities with purpose – aligning learning to critical needs so people grow and the organisation is ready for what’s next
  • Creating engaging, human learning experiences – making learning energising, relevant, and grounded in real human connection
  • Harnessing AI with responsibility and clarity – exploring use cases that enhance the human learning experience and ways of working
  • Anticipating what’s next – understanding trends that shape how L&D inspires people, influences business outcomes, and contributes to a wider ecosystem of collective learning

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Featured Presenters

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Maria Mermelas

General Manager, People & Workforce Transformation
The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)

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Karlie Cremin
CEO
DLPA & Crestcom Australia
 
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Glenn Campbell

CEO
Western Sydney University, The College

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Shawna Murray

Leadership, Capability and AI Enablement
Australian Payments Plus 

 
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Samantha Cetin
Learning, Engagement & Internal Communications Manager
SG Fleet              
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Ish Vyas

Head of People Operations & Talent
ForHealth

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Michael Morgan

CEO
Herrmann

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Adam Passonnii

Global Leadership & AI Strategist
PD Training  

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Peter Berry
Managing Director
PBC Hogan 
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Stuart Sinclair

Learning Architect
Australian Institute of Management 

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Dominic Bohan

Co-Founder
StoryIQ

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Troy Quaife

National Capability Lead
PD Training

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Scott Martin
Learning & Development Consultant
Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia and New Zealand
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Shahira Popat

Head of Learning Solutions
DeakinCo.

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Mike Boutel

Head of Training
PM-Partners

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Christina Arcane

Expert Trainer
PM-Partners

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Susanna Ianni

Head Learning & Organisational Development
Primo Foods 

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Nini Soto

Senior Consultant, Capability & Program Delivery
DeakinCo.

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Angus Hamilton
Head of Communication & Training, Personal Channels
ANZ Bank
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Rachelle Ferrar

Head of HR
AFTRS

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Dani Torresan
Facilator, Media Trainer
AFTRS
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Mike Pola
Head of Learning & Leadership
Anglicare Sydney
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Mel Felice

L&D Specialist
Diabetes Australia

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Rebecca Rundle

Head of Leadership and Learning 
Steadfast Group 

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Anne-Louise Hargreaves
Head of Talent & Organisational Capability
Adbri
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Gavin Morgan

Head of Learning & Capability
Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC)

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Claire Graham

Organisational Development Lead
Bupa

Principal Partner

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Gold Partners

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Summit Partners

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